How much does a physicist make in Hawaii?
$117,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Hawaii. That is $56.34 an hour or $9,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.34
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,190Median: $117,200Highest 10%: $383,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,190 | $37.11 | |
| 25th | $98,680 | $47.44 | |
| Median | $117,200 | $56.34 | |
| 75th | $243,700 | $117.18 | |
| 90th | $383,500 | $184.38 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $117,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 33. Washington | $134,800 |
| 34. Arizona | $130,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $130,000 |
| 36. Hawaii | $117,200 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 38. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 39. Colorado | $104,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $56.34 ($117,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Hawaii than the national average?
No: $117,200 against $172,300 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Hawaii rank for physicist pay?
Hawaii ranks 36 of 43 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays physicists the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $117,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.